Court Reporter, St. Louis County, Duluth, Judge LaCoursiere

Are you ready for a rewarding career? 

Are you interested in supporting your communities and making a positive difference in people's lives? 

Join the Sixth Judicial District as an Official Court Reporter The Sixth Judicial District is seeking qualified applicants to fill a full-time Official Court Reporter position for Judge Nate LaCoursiere, chambered in the St. Louis County Courthouse in Duluth, Minnesota.

Court Reporters are responsible for capturing the official court record in a variety of proceedings, using in-person or remote methods. They also prepare and distribute transcripts in accordance with rules of court, opinions, state statutes, legal guidelines, and policies. 

What You Will Do 

The following are examples of major job duties expected of this position: 

• Capture and preserve a verbatim record of court proceedings either in person or remotely as needed

• Play/read back testimony upon request
• Prepare and distribute transcripts and court orders in accordance with Rules of Court, State Statutes, legal rules, and policies. 
• Maintain accurate and complete files and records
• Maintain awareness of rules, statutes, and policy changes
• Perform other court related and confidential duties as directed by the Judge

What You Must Have 

The Minnesota Judicial Branch recognizes the diverse set of skills, strengths, and attributes that an individual may bring into a role. If you have any combination of the experience, training, and education required for this position, apply today

A person seeking employment for a position of Official Electronic Court Reporter must meet the following minimum qualifications: 

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; and 
• Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in the classification specification; and 
• Compliance with one of the following within three months of hire:
  • Receive an Electronic Court Reporter certificate from the State Court Administrator, or 
  • Receive an Electronic Court Reporter Certification and an Electronic Transcriber Certification from the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT); or 
  • Receive an Electronic Court Reporter certification from an accredited court reporter school. 

A person seeking employment for a position of Official Stenographic Court Reporter must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; and 
• Graduation from a court reporting school approved by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) within the past two years: or 
• Compliance with one of the following:
  • Received a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) designation from the NCRA; or 
  • Received an equivalent certification from another state or territory of the United States, or professional court reporter association; or 
  • Have been practicing proficiently as a professional stenographic reporter for the past two (2) years and within one (1) month of hire, accurately take a minimum of 20 minutes of court proceedings alongside a stenographic court reporter who has an RPR designation or certification as provided in clauses (a) or then produce a transcript with 95% accuracy as described in (d) below; or 
  • Obtain RPR designation from the NCRA within two years of hire. Pending receipt of the RPR designation, must, within one (1) month of hire, accurately take a minimum of 20 minutes of court proceedings alongside a stenographic court reporter who has an RPR designation or certification as provided in clauses(a) or (b), and then produce a transcript. The participating RPR certified stenographer will determine that ninety-five (95) percent accuracy is achieved to successfully complete this requirement. 

What You Will Bring 

• Considerable knowledge of court procedures and policies, laws, legal terminology, and legal factors pertaining to the court
• Ability to show a high degree of respect for all customers and stakeholders with diverse backgrounds, viewpoints, needs, and experiences through courtesy and sensitivity
• Skill in the operation of a personal computer, including electronic case management system and related applications and equipment
• Ability to coordinate and provide training and guidance for the daily work of other employees engaged in a variety of court operations activities
• Ability to read and interpret legal documents of varying types and complexity and apply knowledge of specific laws, statutes, and rules related to the area of assignment
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters and files appropriately and in compliance with all applicable court rules policies, and statutes
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure and professionalism 

What You Will Earn

Official Court Reporter starting salary is $28.33/hour. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for State of MN employee benefits. 

Working Conditions 

Work is performed primarily in an office setting or a courtroom. 

Supplemental Information

The Sixth Judicial District serves Minnesota's Arrowhead Region, including the counties of Carlton, Cook, Lake, and St. Louis (Duluth, Hibbing, and Virginia).

Logistics

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) Teamsters-represented exempt position in the Official Court Reporter classification within the Minnesota Judicial Branch job classification system. Work will be performed at the St. Louis County Courthouse, located at 100 North 5th Avenue West, Duluth, MN. Typical hours for this position are 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday and may include some evenings dependent upon business need. 

• This Teamsters-represented position is posted for application with an initial review of November 19, 2025.
• Interviews are anticipated to be held November 26.
• Position will remain open until filled. 

All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of our background check processes. 

If you have questions about this position, please contact Human Resources at